Pumpkins, cranberries or apples? Maybe you’d rather focus on music. Perhaps animals – sheep, elk or even chicken. (Can you do a good chicken impersonation?) Let’s not forget beer and wine, cars and corn.

The good news is you can find a fall festival guaranteed to please whether you are traveling with or without kids. The other good news is these festivals can be budget friendly and a great getaway this fall season. Check out the changing foliage on the way!

Are you a new empty nester? The Largest Wine Festival in the Southwest U.S. returns to Grapevine, Texas, Sept. 11, 12, 13 and 14. This year’s theme is The Grape Gatsby, a 1920s- style celebration of wine, food, grape stomping competitions, music and more.

Another good bet for empty nesters is Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, the country’s l

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